In his inaugural address on January 20, 2025, President Donald Trump outlined several key initiatives and policy directions for his second term:

 

Declaration of a “New Golden Age” and “Liberation Day”: President Trump proclaimed the end of America’s decline, ushering in a “new golden age” and designating the inauguration day as “liberation day” for the United States.

 

Economic Policies: He emphasized an “America First” economic agenda, proposing tariffs on foreign goods through the creation of an “External Revenue Service,” aiming to generate significant revenue. Additionally, he announced a National Energy Emergency to boost domestic oil drilling, intending to lower energy costs and combat inflation.

 

Immigration and Border Security: Trump declared a national emergency at the Mexican border to intensify efforts against illegal immigration, including plans to end birthright citizenship and designate cartels as terrorist organizations. He pledged to execute the largest deportation operation in U.S. history.

 

Critique of Previous Administration: The President criticized former President Joe Biden’s policies, attributing national challenges to prior leadership and committing to reverse these policies to restore national prosperity.

 

Social and Cultural Policies: He announced the termination of federal diversity initiatives and the enforcement of binary gender identities, aiming to establish a “colorblind and merit-based” society.

 

Space Exploration: Trump expressed ambitions to return America to a leading global position, including plans to send astronauts to Mars, highlighting a commitment to space exploration.

 

Unity and Divine Purpose: Despite the divisive nature of some policies, he positioned himself as a unifier, stating a divine purpose in his leadership to “make America great again.”

 

These points encapsulate President Trump’s vision and policy priorities as he commenced his second

term in office.